BlackBerry Curve 8520 Expert Reviews

Sleek, lightweight design, Trackpad works well, Dedicated media keys, Supports calls over Wi-Fi, Very good attachment support

gt ; No 3G data, Low resolution display, Operating System: BlackBerry OS 4.6, CPU: 512-MHz Freescale Argon, Bands: GSM/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900 MHz, Data: EDGE, Memory: 256MB flash, Expansion: microSD up to 16GB, Display: 2.4 inches 320 x 240 pixels ...

Up front is a 2.5-inch display with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels. Pricier BlackBerrys have higher-res screens (480 x 360). This difference is especially noticeable when browsing the Web (see below), but the LCD on the 8520 is fine for e-mail, ...

Described by many in the tech circle as the "BudgetBerry," the BlackBerry Curve 8520 represents a renewed push by RIM to appeal to first-time smartphone buyers. Scrappier than its BlackBerry siblings, one can immediately notice the cheap build quality ...

T-Mobile's newest bargain BlackBerry phone is surprisingly capable and offers some new features, like an optical trackpad. Is it really a great deal? Find out in our BlackBerry Curve 8520 review.

Slick, lightweight design with a nice optical trackpad and media playback controls. Does almost everything the more expensive BlackBerry phones can do

Lacks GPS and high-speed networking. Call quality is mediocre. Battery life not as impressive as other BlackBerry phones

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because you think it's for corporate users only, the Curve 8520 might make you think twice

Despite the $50 price tag, the Curve 8520 performs right up to par with its premium relatives.

Excellent sound quality; edits Microsoft Office attachments; trackpad simplifies navigation; Compatible with T-Mobile myFaves; quality photos

Small keypad difficult for direct dialing; EDGE instead of 3G connectivity; no preloaded BlackBerry App Store; can't change menu themes

Research in Motion apparently has decided the best way to conquer the smartphone market is to put their well-known OS into a dizzying array of different bodies. That's fine with me, because many of them turn out excellentFlip and Storm aside. The ...

Sleek form factor and accurate trackpad are genuine improvements. Near-perfect keyboard. Excellent value (providing you buy it at Walmart)

Very weak reception. Still no 3G or GPS

The BlackBerry Curve 8520's powerful messaging abilities and slick trackpad are well worth the entry pricejust make sure you live in an area with solid T-Mobile coverage.

The recently launched BlackBerry Curve 8520 for T-Mobile offers most of the 8900's appeal, but in a slightly less expensive package. It also is the first BlackBerry to feature the optical trackpad controller. We test it out in this review, which ...

The BlackBerry Curve 8520, from Research In Motion, turns out to be both an excellent smartphone and a pretty darn good deal, as well.

Research in Motion refines its formula with the svelte BlackBerry 8520, an entry-level smartphone with one of the best keyboard and trackpad combos in the business.

John already gave you his “quick look” on the 8520, but a second look never hurt. Take into account the fact that my main phone is the BlackBerry Curve 8900 and you can see why I'm anxious to give you my thoughts on the latest Curve to hit the streets ...